Whilst the bushbabies love to hang out in our sandforest here in Hluhluwe, they tend to run off at the sight of humans. But now winter is coming and they have suddenly got very confident… Be prepared for regular updates from these cheeky little monkeys!!

For those of you who haven’t found this post via the main website of our Hluhluwe accommodation, this is what you have to look forward to when you book at Umkhumbi Lodge. A walk along a winding path (lit by fairy nights at light) leads to your home from home. And don’t worry about […]

Arriving at Hlane Royal National Park, the Waterhole by the restaurant was like a scene out of the Lion King! Rhino, Hippo, Elephants, Impala, Stork, Ox Peckers and Crocodile, all that was missing was the Giraffe! Another evening drive for Stephanie and Adrian Tonight followed by an early morning mountain bike ride around the park […]

The last full day of their nature tour in South Africa sees Stephanie and Adrian taking to the water once more in St Lucia. Again, these waters contain both Hippos and Crocodiles, but this time Stephanie and Adrian are on Kayaks. Paddling in the waters with Hippos and crocs doesn’t seem like such a good […]

Adrian and Stephanie enjoyed yesterdays full day game drive so much that they’ve decided to go on another one! They’ve clocked the Big 5 – but it would appear that’s not enough, they want to see a Cheetah in the wild and they want black rhino. Good luck!

Today was a busy day! The morning was spent tickling and feeding elephants… The afternoon was spent having a spot of lunch at Ilala Weavers (and shopping) and then a tour around a local township. And then the last item on the days agenda is a bit of a hardship…. cuddling cheetah!!

We had a feast last night, everything must go! Due to laws in Swaziland you are not allowed to take any food products into the country so we ate and drank until we were fit to burst! Armed with coffee fresh from the percolator (Antons travel companion who was greatly admired by Adrian) we woke […]